Teen Survives Tree Collapse, Makes Key Recovery Milestone | Lansing News

Lansing News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Thirteen-year-old Noah Garcia is making remarkable progress after a devastating tree crash left him with multiple life-threatening injuries, including a shattered spine and lost kidney — but now breathing on his own, off oxygen, and off his feeding tube, he’s taking crucial steps toward recovery. His family faces home modifications and future physical therapy, while a community fundraising effort led by his grand aunt has raised over $26,000 toward a $30,000 goal. Noah’s ability to bend his knees is a major milestone, and though he’ll need a neck and back brace, his resilience and the…